Bound by Flesh

Directed by: Leslie Zemeckis

Friday, June 27 - Thursday, July 3, 2014

“A masterful movie, certain to touch the hearts of all audiences” (The Hollywood Reporter), this remarkable documentary tells the amazing story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who rose to superstardom at the beginning of the 20th century as sideshow attractions, performing alongside the likes of Bob Hope and Charlie Chaplin. Ruthlessly exploited by their managers, the sisters ultimately sued for their freedom—which they won at a terrible cost. A gripping, roller-coaster tale of showbiz tragedy, Bound By Flesh puts a touchingly human face on two outsiders who went from the lowest rungs of society to the big time and back again.

A big congratulations to the four films we’re playing that took home major prizes from the New York Film Critics Circle: THE BABADOOK for Best First Film, CITIZENFOUR for Best Nonfiction Film, TWO DAYS, ONE NIGHT (opening Dec 24, advance tickets now on sal …

While the MPAA has assigned CITIZENFOUR and BOYHOOD ratings of R, recommending that no one under 17 be admitted without a parent or guardian, IFC Center feels that both films are appropriate viewing for mature adolescents. Accordingly, the theater will adm …